Exploring Triangles
Display your geometry genius by creating a poster of popping triangles.
1. Find out about different kinds of triangles, including right, isosceles, scalene, and equilateral triangles. Identify characteristics of each triangle.
2. Use a ruler and Crayola® Colored Pencils to make samples of each kind of triangle. Decorate triangles with colorful patterns, then cut out with Crayola Scissors.
3. Cut and fold small strips of paper in fourths to make tabs to attach to the backs of each triangle. Glue one end to the other with a Crayola Glue Stick. Apply glue to the outward faces of the tabs to attach triangles on poster board.
4. Use colored pencils to label each triangle on the poster board. Add descriptive captions identifying characteristics of each triangle. Draw arrows pointing out particular angles typical of specific triangles. Design a title for your poster using block lettering and bold colors.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
- For each triangle, cut out a sample triangle template, then trace it to make a pattern picture, coloring in triangles with colored pencils. Try to make each traced triangle border on another triangle. Display in a gallery of triangles.
- Create colorful study cards. Make a bright triangle border around each index card. Write notes about the triangle's characteristics in the center of the card in colored pencil.
- Students and their parents search for samples of each of the different types of triangles at home and in their neighborhood. Make a chart showing the variety of triangles found.
- Younger students and those with special needs may need to trace templates of basic triangles. Provide assistance with scissors as needed.
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